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Old 06-04-2011, 01:07 PM
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Default Rear, off-set LCAs only available with rod ends?

I'm in need of lower control arms that are off set for use with wider wheels/tires, but can only find ones with rod ends. Due to some of the rod-end complaints I've read on this site, I'd like to avoid them. Do off set LCAs with polyurethane ends exist??
Old 06-04-2011, 01:43 PM
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Im pretty sure they only come with rod ends. I was in the same position a couple months ago, decided just to get UMI with roto/poly and sacrifice alittle wheel width for ride comfort.
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You'd have to create your own bushing end with a threaded shaft offset from the center of the end. JasonWW might be a good resource for that.

There's nothing special about an offset LCA that uses rod ends. What makes them 'offset' is the spacers are wider on one side. If you already have rod ended LCA's you could just buy spacers for them.

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Right. I was afraid polyurethane might be a one-off thing.




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